Britain 1603-1642 By mrbruce Mar 24, 1603 Elizabeth I dies Mar 24, 1603 James is declared King of England Period: Mar 24, 1603 to Mar 27, 1625 Jacobean Period Mar 19, 1604 First Parliament Opens Nov 5, 1605 Gunpowder Plot Feb 17, 1623 Charles and Buckingham arrive in Madrid Aug 23, 1628 Buckingham is assassinated Period: Mar 10, 1629 to Apr 13, 1640 Charles' Personal Rule
